Fiery and footloose

Huo Yaofei joins a local group dancing salsa at a club in Cuba. Provided to China Daily

Huo Yaofei says it's passion, rather than technique, that has made him one of China's most sensational salsa dancers. Gan Tian reports.

Huo Yaofei is a star both inside and outside of the dance room of Beijing's Power House Gym.

Members ask for autographs and pose for photos with the 35-year-old before every class, because he's credited with bringing to Beijing Cuban salsa dancing, which has become hot in China in recent years.

Huo is the only Asian to win gold in the genre at the International Festival of Popular Dance of Cuba.

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